FARMING AHEAD INTELLIGENCE

Research Report: Trailing boomsprays (November 2017)

Still a popular option for farmers despite the emergence of self-propelled boomsprays

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Trailing boomsprays are still a popular option for farmers despite the emergence of self-propelled boomsprays

In this Research Report, our team of engineers and machinery specialists inspect eight makes of trailing boomsprays. Each make was crawled over to inspect and critique features, design, construction, finish and function.

Trailing boomsprays are still a popular option for farmers despite the emergence, hype, giant specifications and prices of self-propelled boomsprays. If fact, it is that last cheque-book punishing property of self-propelled sprayers that will arguably see trailing booms here to stay for some time to come.

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Research Report: Trailing boomsprays, November 2017
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Research Report: Trailing boomsprays, November 2017

Still a popular option for farmers despite the emergence of self-propelled boomsprays

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

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Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

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Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

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Research Report: Sheep Yards (April 2025)

This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.